05/29/2026
For a variety of business needs(seasonal, project related, filling in for absent employees), having the flexibility to bring in a contracted professional vs an employee avoids the financial drain of paying wages/ benefits/vacation when the work is no longer there, or during slow seasons.
Wondering whether you need an employee or a Virtual Assistant? 🤔
It really depends on the kind of support your business needs.
An employee may be the right fit if:
• You need someone full-time
• You require set working hours
• The role focuses on one specific position
• You need someone permanently embedded within the business
A VA may work better if:
• You need flexible support
• Your workload changes week to week
• You need help across multiple areas of the business
• You don’t want the overheads that come with employing staff
• You only need support for a few hours a week or on an ad hoc basis
One of the biggest benefits of working with a VA is versatility.
Many VAs support businesses with a mixture of admin, research, customer support, inbox management, documents, social media, operations and more, all under one roof.
For many small businesses, it can be a practical and flexible way to get support without committing to a full-time employee before they’re ready or when they are still unsure where they need the most help.